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of the battery pack after use, avoid placing the charger or battery pack in a warm
environment such as in a metal shed, or an uninsulated trailer.
3. If the battery pack does not charge properly:
a. Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance
b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off
when you turn out the lights.
c. Move charger and battery pack to a location where the surrounding air
temperature is approximately 18°- 24°C (65°F - 75°F).
d. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and charger to your
local service center.
4. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power
on jobs which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under
these conditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may also charge a partially
used pack whenever you desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.
5. Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the power supply, the
exposed charging contacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign material.
Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool,
aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from
charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is
no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean.
6. Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other liquid.
WARNING:
Shock hazard. Don’t allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric
shock may result.
CAUTION:
Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic
housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a service center for recycling.
Storage Recommendations
1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away from direct sunlight and
excess heat or cold.
2. Long storage will not harm the battery pack or charger. Under proper conditions,
they can be stored for 5 years or more.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
Motor
Your D
E
WALT tool is powered by a D
E
WALT-built motor. Voltage decrease of more than
10% will cause loss of power and overheating. All D
E
WALT tools are factory tested; if
this tool does not operate, check your battery pack.
COMPONENTS (Fig. 1)
A. Side handle
B. Trigger switch
C. Forward/reverse control button
D. Mode selector
E. Main handle
F. Drill bit symbol
G. Hammer symbol
Side Handle (Fig. 1)
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury, ALWAYS
operate the tool with
the side handle (A) properly installed. Failure to do so may result in the side handle
slipping during tool operation and subsequent loss of control. Hold tool with both
hands to maximize control.
The side handle clamps to the front barrel (collar) and may be rotated 360
˚
to permit
right- or left-hand use. The side handle can be tightened by rotating the black plastic
portion of the side handle clockwise. The side handle must be tightened sufficiently
to resist the twisting action of the tool if the accessory binds or stalls. Be sure to grip
the side handle at the far end to control the tool during a stall. To loosen side handle,
rotate counterclockwise.
Switch (Fig. 1)
To turn the tool on, squeeze the trigger switch (B). To turn the tool off, release the trigger
switch. Your tool is equipped with a brake. The chuck will stop as soon as the trigger
switch is fully released.
VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH
The variable speed switch enables you to select the best speed for a particular
application. The farther you squeeze the trigger, the faster the tool will operate. For
maximum tool life, use variable speed only for starting holes or fasteners.
